Bulbs for Winter-Flowering in the House 





Dreef's Giaiit Amaryllis 



Dreer's Beautiful 

 Giant Amaryllis 



Dreer's American Hybrids. There 

 is no plant that will give the amateur 

 grower more pleasure to raise than the 

 giant-flowering Amarj-Uis because it is 

 so easy to grow in the house. The 

 strain we oflFer is extra fine, throwing 

 vigorous, heavy flower stems set with 

 4 to 6 gigantic blooms of perfect form 

 and representing a wide range of 

 beautiful colors. These hybrids are 

 offered in mixture only. Ready in 

 October. 60c each; $6.00 per doz. 



Separate Colors 



There are many gardeners who desire 

 special colors in Amaryllis and we offer 

 the most popular ones below. They 

 represent a vigorous free-flowering strain 

 bound to give entire satisfaction. 

 Red 



Red with White Star 

 Variegated Red and White 

 Variegated Pink and White 

 White with a few Streaks of Red 

 A ny of the above: 

 $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



Belladonna. A favorite Amaryllis 

 with beautiful silvery white flowers 

 turning to a soft rose as they age. 

 May be grown outdoors in warmer 

 sections. Strong bulbs: 3Sc each. 



These three pages give a list of the typical bulbs for winter flowering in the house. They 

 are easy to grow in a greenhouse or a conservatory where the temperature can be con- 

 trolled. Wonderful results also are obtained where the plants can be grown in a cool 

 spare room. There is nothing as fascinating as to watch tliem grow and develop right 

 under your very eyes. Dreer's Hints on the Growing of Bulbs— a booklet of 80 pages 

 gives full cultural directions, sent free with order if requested. 



Calla Lilies— ^rum Lily, Lily of the Nile 



White Calla {Richardia aethiopica). Showy large 

 white blooms with good lasting qualities. Pot as 

 soon as received in good rich soil using a 6 to 8 

 inch pot. Place in the dark until well rooted then 

 give water, light, and heat in abundance. They 

 will grow vigorously and come into bloom quickly. 

 Exlratargerools: 40ce-ach; 3i(>T$\.W; 12 for $4.00. 

 Mammoth roots: 60c each; 3 for $1.65; 12 for $6.00. 



Golden Yellow Calla {Richardia Elliotliana). 

 This is the best of the yellow Callas with flowers 

 as large as the white variety but of a rich lustrous 

 golden yellow color. The dark green foliage with 

 its translucent creamy white spots adds much to 

 its beauty. Strong bulbs ready end of November: 

 35c each; 12 for $3.50. 



Anomatheca cruenta 



Pretty, bulbous plants from South Africa, hardy 

 with protection but best grown in frames or a cool 

 greenhouse. Produces pretty flowers j inch across. 

 They are a dazzling rosy carmine with dark crimson 

 spot on the 3 lower petals. Grows 8 to 12 inches 

 high and somewhat resembles Freesia. 3 for 35c; 

 12 for $1.25; 100 for $8.00. 



Babiana Hybrids 



Dark green leaves thickly covered with downy 

 hair. Produces showy flower spikes in colors rang- 

 ing from red to blue. Splendid grown indoors in 

 pots in a cool room or outdoors in a cold frame. 

 6 to 9 inches high. 3 for 35c; 12 for $1.25; 100 

 for $8.00. 



White Calla 



Baby Gladiolus 



Tecolete Hybrids 



This is a special strain of Gladiolus which has 

 been bred and selected for winter blooming in the 

 greenhouse. It is a really beautiful strain with 

 small disease-resistant corms. It is early flower- 

 ing producing tall, graceful flower spikes set with 

 wide-open blooms artistically arranged toward 

 the top of the spike. When well grown these 

 spikes will reach a height of 3 feet or more. The 

 bulbs must be planted in October and November. 

 They are available early in September and we 

 suggest that you secure them promptly. 



Ashes of Roses 



Cerise 



Brick Red 



Rose 



Lavender-Blue 



Pink 



Lavender-Orchid 



Salmon 



Orange 



Scarlet 



A ny of the above: 

 3 for 2Sc; 12 for 85c; 100 for $6.00 



Mixed Colors. A complete mixture of all colors 

 available. 3 for 20c; 12 for 65c; 100 for $4.50. 



Hsnry A. Draer, Philadelphia, Pai 



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